최고 Defending Democracy 팟캐스트 (2024)

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What Happens to Trump’s Criminal Indictments and Convictions Now? 40:51

10h ago40:51

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Now that President-elect Donald Trump is headed back to the White House and Special Counsel Jack Smith asked to dismiss the DC and Florida federal indictments, what happens now? Marc Elias and former federal prosecutor Harry Litman discuss the future of Trump’s federal cases, whether the state cases will continue on and whether we’ll see a Smith Re…

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When Will We Know the Next President? Your Top Election Questions Answered with Kerry Washington and Marc Elias 39:37

26d ago39:37

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When will we know who won the presidential election? How exactly do states certify results to the Electoral College? Actor and voting rights activist Kerry Washington has been on the campaign trail for the past few months meeting with voters across the country. Kerry collected voters' questions and concerns about the election and got the answers ri…

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BONUS: What Trump 2.0 means for you 23:05

1M ago23:05

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Malcolm is on the ground in the US in the final days of the battle for the White House. The race is tight. If Donald J Trump wins, what would a second term look like? What would it mean for Australia? With the prospect of Trump riding back into Washington for another four years, Malcolm tells the story of his own interactions with Trump and how he …

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Will Democrats Win the Senate? With Sen. Brian Schatz 50:44

1M ago50:44

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Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz joins the podcast to discuss his thoughts on Democrats’ chances of winning the U.S. Senate and White House, the urgent need to pass the Native American Voting Rights Act and what voters should do between now and Election Day. Don't miss our next events! Election Roadmap: Eva Longoria and Voting Rights Activists on What T…

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Former Sen. Al Franken on Recounts, the Election and Ted Cruz 55:12

1M ago55:12

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Former Minnesota Senator Al Franken joins Marc Elias to discuss how they met on, at the time, the largest election recount in American history, Franken’s view on his former GOP colleagues and what people should do to get involved in the election. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member…

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George Conway on What’s Wrong with Donald Trump and the GOP 52:10

2M ago52:10

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George Conway was set to join then-President-Elect Donald Trump’s Justice Department, but decided against it at the last minute. Conway speaks with Marc Elias about why he refuses to support Trump, what made him speak out and his work to keep Trump out of office. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe…

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Rep. Maxwell Frost on How Florida Republicans are Suppressing Young Voters 34:37

2M ago34:37

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Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost talks with Marc Elias about engaging young voters, how Republicans are suppressing voters and what he’s worried about in the upcoming elections. -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt -…

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Sen. Richard Blumenthal on the Fall of the Supreme Court 37:11

2M ago37:11

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Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, a former state attorney general, United States attorney and Supreme Court clerk, maps out the transformation of the Supreme Court from a revered institution to one facing immense distrust and credibility issues. Sen. Blumenthal speaks with Marc Elias about the necessary reforms to the Court and what is preven…

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Rep. Dan Goldman on Project 2025, Fixing the Supreme Court and GOP Extremism 43:13

2M ago43:13

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New York Congressman Dan Goldman (D) joins Marc Elias to discuss why he’s made voting rights a top issue, the major concerns he has about Project 2025, efforts to fix the U.S. Supreme Court and Republican voter suppression. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: …

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The GOP’s Three-Part Plan to Subvert Elections 14:43

3M ago14:43

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Republicans have been laying the groundwork to subvert elections this fall. It’s all a part of their three-part strategy to undermine free and fair elections and seize power for themselves. Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break it down. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premi…

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Meet the Republicans Voting Against Trump with Sarah Longwell 58:56

3M ago58:56

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Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump, wants you to know that not all Republicans support former President Donald Trump. She discusses with Marc Elias fractures in the GOP, how Trump is a threat to democracy and conservative ideals and what Democratic voters need to understand about modern Republican voters. Learn more about Re…

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The Fight to Protect the 2024 Election with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson 39:57

3M ago39:57

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As a critical swing state, Michigan is on the front lines in the fight to protect democracy. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins Marc Elias to discuss how Michigan has worked to protect elections this fall, the growing threat of election deniers and what citizens can do to help safeguard voting rights. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https:/…

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Republicans Are Making It Harder to Vote and Easier to Cheat 15:58

3M ago15:58

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The Republican plan for the 2024 election is simple: make it harder to vote and easier to cheat. Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break down the various tactics the GOP is using to suppress voters, how these efforts will intensify and what actions voters can take to protect themselves. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.co…

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How Voter ID Laws Keep Millions of People From Voting with Lauren Kunis 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Nearly 50 million Americans lack an active ID that has their current name and address. And if they’re in a state with strict voter ID laws, it likely means they can’t vote. But who in America lacks photo ID and who gets squeezed out of the electorate because of it? Lauren Kunis of VoteRiders joins Marc Elias to break down these stats, myths behind …

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Why State Legislatures are Key for Election Certification and Democracy with Daniel Squadron 40:44

4M ago40:44

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While Congress makes laws for the whole country, the reality is that people’s everyday lives are more affected by their state legislature. So why don’t we pay more attention to state legislative races? Especially when extremist candidates are winning seats? Daniel Squadron of The States Project joins to discuss the power of state legislatures, why …

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⚡️LIGHTNING ROUND: The Election Lawsuits You Should Watch in August 14:29

4M ago14:29

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What happened with election lawsuits in July and what cases should you look out for in August? Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz break it all down. -Sign up for our free newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member -Support our work: https://www.democracy…

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The Solution to Our Democracy Problems is Local with Joe Kennedy 44:53

4M ago44:53

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Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III joins Defending Democracy to talk about the local solutions to national democracy problems, the Groundwork Project, whether Election Day should be a holiday and more. Learn more about the Groundwork Project: https://www.groundworkproject.com/ Learn more about the states and local organizations Groundwork works wit…

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How We Fix The Corrupted Supreme Court with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse 51:38

4M ago51:38

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It’s clear that there are issues with the U.S. Supreme Court. From justices accepting lavish gifts to the shadow docket to outrageous rulings, immense reform is needed to ensure that faith and trust is restored in the nation’s highest court. Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses the most pressing issues facing the Court and how we fix t…

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China’s invasion of the heart 39:01

4M ago39:01

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's unshakable determination to unite mainland China and Taiwan is one of our most significant threats to geopolitical stability. Shirley Lin, a Taipei native, is the founder and chair of the Center for Asia Pacific Resilience and Innovation, or CAPRI. For decades, she's been at the forefront of defending democracy in Tai…

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Will China Go To War in the Asia Pacific? 45:14

4M ago45:14

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The clock of war is ticking in Taiwan – and it’s up to the west to stop it. Matt Pottinger worked as a reporter for the Wall Street Journal in China. He's a former U.S. Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was President Trump's Deputy National Security Advisor. In recent decades, Taiwan has cemented itself as a cornerstone of technological…

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Fighting Texas’ Voter Suppression with Beto O’Rourke 45:13

5M ago45:13

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Everything is bigger in Texas — including voter suppression. Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discusses the fight for voting rights in the Lone Star State and how people can help. Support Powered by People: https://poweredxpeople.org/ -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/-Become a Democracy Docket member: …

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How can America find common ground? 26:12

5M ago26:12

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How can we build a society where different opinions are met with curiosity and understanding? Dame Louise Richardson is a counter-terrorism expert, author and the President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and she has some thoughts. In this episode, Dame Louise and Malcolm argue how our environments can bring people back to the centre, redu…

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Trump, trade & tariffs: What the US election means for Europe 29:22

5M ago29:22

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The potential of a second Trump Presidency has far-reaching implications, particularly in Europe. Cecilia Malmstrom is a Swedish-born politician elected to the European Parliament in 1999, later serving as European commissioner for trade and as European commissioner for home affairs. When Trump was elected, Cecilia promoted free trade worldwide, in…

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How We Fix New York’s Terrible Voting Laws with State Sen. Zellnor Myrie 39:10

5M ago39:10

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New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie discusses New York’s terrible voting laws, efforts to improve ballot access and how MAGA extremism has infected even the Empire State. Check out Sen. Myrie’s website: https://www.zellnor.nyc/ -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ -Become a Democracy Docket member: democ…

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The conservative case against Trump 28:40

5M ago28:40

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Donald Trump's MAGA movement has inspired a following of non-college-educated, working-class Republican voters; but it's also had a profound impact on Republican policy. Ben Ginsberg is a Republican lawyer who wrote Lost, Not Stolen: The Conservative Case that Trump Lost and Biden Won the 2020 Presidential Election. He says the Republican party wou…

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Is the political moderate dead? 31:24

5M ago31:24

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Could a Trump 2.0 bring more blatant and dangerous violations of the norms and rules of democracy than we've seen before? Larry Diamond, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institute at Stanford University, has dedicated his life to the cause of liberal democracy. Malcolm and Larry discuss the success of centrist candidates in Australia, which is improba…

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Does America need a democracy sausage? 30:04

5M ago30:04

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As the US election looms, Malcolm talks to Eric H. Holder, Jr., about the United States electoral system, how it compares to Australia, and the significant challenges to democracy the US faces today. Eric H. Holder Jr, served as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States of America from 2009 to 2015 in the Obama Administration. Holder argues th…

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Why truth is on the ballot this November 31:47

5M ago31:47

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In a world of social media echo chambers, misinformation and partisan media, the lines between truth and lies are blurrier than ever. Jonathan Rauch knows this well - he's the author of The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth, which describes the crisis in our society, in which we are no longer divided based on different opinions but on o…

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Can the Justice System Handle Trump? with Joyce Vance 34:34

5M ago34:34

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Law professor and former United States Attorney Joyce Vance joins Marc Elias to discuss whether the justice system can handle a defendant like Trump, the state of voting rights in Alabama and what we all can do to save democracy. Read Joyce’s Substack: https://joycevance.substack.com -Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/yo…

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Is the Media Failing to Protect Democracy? with Dan Pfeiffer 42:41

6M ago42:41

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Pod Save America co-host, former Obama senior advisor and writer Dan Pfeiffer joins to discuss the role of media in protecting democracy, polls and changes in politics over the past 20 years with Marc Elias. -Get involved with Vote Save America: https://votesaveamerica.com -Read Dan’s substack: https://www.messageboxnews.com -Listen to Pod Save Ame…

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How the Right-Wing Suppresses the Will of Voters with Ari Berman 43:58

6M ago43:58

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Voting rights journalist Ari Berman joins Defending Democracy to discuss his new book, right-wing extremism, gerrymandering, the U.S. Supreme Court and more. Buy Ari’s new book Minority Rule here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374600211/minorityrule 🗳️Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesubscribe/ 🗳️Support our…

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Major Absentee Voting Case Headed to Wisconsin Supreme Court 17:46

7M ago17:46

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On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear a case arguing that drop boxes should be reinstated in the battleground state. Marc and Paige explain what’s going on in the lawsuit, what to look for in oral argument and the potential electoral impact of the court’s decision. 🗳️Subscribe to our newsletters: https://www.democracydocket.com/youtubesu…

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Trump's Absolute Immunity Claims are Going to SCOTUS with Harry Litman 39:49

7M ago39:49

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On April 25, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear former President Donald Trump’s claims that he has absolute presidential immunity and cannot be prosecuted for actions he took while in office. Former federal prosecutor and host of the Talking Feds Podcast Harry Litman joins to discuss the merit of Trump’s claims, what you should look out for during or…

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Trump, Project 2025, the Supreme Court and the Election with Hillary Rodham Clinton 43:56

7M ago43:56

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Hillary Rodham Clinton, former U.S. secretary of state and 2016 presidential nominee, joins Defending Democracy to talk with Marc Elias about the harm Donald Trump has done to our democracy and America’s global standing. Plus, Secretary Clinton talks about her thoughts on the GOP’s plans for 2024, Supreme Court justices and President Joe Biden. Sig…

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Surviving Impeachment, Threats and Another Election with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold 35:11

8M ago35:11

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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins Marc to discuss the rising threats against election workers, efforts to hold Donald Trump and John Eastman accountable and how secretaries of state are securing elections — plus the details of Colorado Republicans’ attempt to impeach her. Sign up for Democracy Docket's premium membership! Subscribe he…

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The GOP's Pursuit of Gerrymandered Power with Attorney General Eric Holder 46:40

8M ago46:40

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How maps are drawn determines electoral power in the United States. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder joins Marc Elias to discuss the fight for fair maps, attacks on voting rights and federal courts’ failure to protect democracy. Sign up for Democracy Docket's premium membership! Subscribe here: https://www.democracydocket.com/member/ Listen…

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Trump Is More Than a 4-Year Problem with Molly Jong-Fast 33:11

8M ago33:11

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A second Trump presidency would last longer than 4 years. Writer and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast joins Defending Democracy to discuss how a second Trump term would be different, the myth of the "moderate" Republican and the media's role in all of this. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new premium membership! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Subscribe here: htt…

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Fighting for Democracy in North Carolina with State Rep. Robert Reives 46:56

8M ago46:56

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A bonus podcast episode! Between blatant gerrymanders, power-grab laws and hard-line positions threatening the future of the state’s educational and business institutions, North Carolina Republicans have shown that they’re committed to anti-democracy. Democratic Leader of the North Carolina House Rep. Robert Reives is here to discuss. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up…

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Why Republicans Want Your Voter Info 30:17

8M ago30:17

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Republican and conservative groups are filing lawsuits targeting states' voter info under the guise of "cleaning the rolls." But the real motivations behind the lawsuits are to purge voters and facilitate mass voter challenges. Marc and Paige break down what's happening in the latest episode of Defending Democracy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docke…

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The Republican War on Mail-In Voting 29:36

9M ago29:36

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In 2023, the Republican Party launched the “Bank Your Vote” program to encourage people to vote early and by mail. Despite this, the RNC is involved in multiple lawsuits to restrict mail-in voting — some filed after this program was announced. Marc and Paige break down the GOP’s hypocrisy and go over the details of the cases. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Demo…

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Republicans Attack Fair Election Rules in Arizona 36:42

9M ago36:42

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The Republican Party and affiliates have filed almost a dozen anti-voting lawsuits so far in 2024. A majority of those lawsuits were filed in Arizona alone. The GOP’s lawsuits are targeting Arizona election rules that restrict voter intimidation, ballot challenges, regulate voter registration cancellation and more. Marc and Paige break it down. ⭐️⭐…

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Abortion is More Popular Than Your Favorite Politician with Renee Bracey Sherman 40:04

9M ago40:04

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Abortion rights activist and founder of We Testify Renee Bracey Sherman joins the podcast to discuss how gerrymandering is an issue for both voting rights and abortion rights. Bracey Sherman talks with Marc about how we can’t secure reproductive rights for all until fair ballot access is secured for all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️Sign up for Democracy Docket's new pre…

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Michigan Republicans Are Not Okay with State Sen. Jeremy Moss 44:00

9M ago44:00

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While Republicans have focused on voter suppression laws, Michigan Democrats are using their trifecta to pass legislation focused on expanding ballot access, updating old election laws and ensuring that voters are fairly represented. Michigan Senator Jeremy Moss (D), President Pro Tempore of the state Senate, joins Marc Elias to talk about the stat…

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The Threat of a Second Trump Presidency with Rep. Jamie Raskin 34:12

10M ago34:12

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Democracy champion Congressman Jamie Raskin joins the podcast to discuss the threat a second Trump presidency could pose to the U.S. Constitution, democracy and voting rights. Listen to this episode wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.democracydocket.com/defendingdemocracy/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democrac…

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Why You'll See Trump on the Ballot 29:36

10M ago29:36

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral argument in the Colorado lawsuit seeking to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige explain the top takeaways from the proceedings:1. Donald Trump won’t be disqualified from the ballot 2. Trump’s lawyer focused on questions of procedure…

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Republicans Want Your Ballot Rejected for Minor Mistakes 27:58

10M ago27:58

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Every election, tens of thousands of ballots are rejected. Many of these rejections are due to minor mistakes made by voters or officials that cause otherwise valid ballots to be tossed. The Republican Party has been involved in efforts to expand what types of errors cause a ballot to be rejected and limit voters’ opportunities to correct errors in…

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The Supreme Court Will Determine Trump's Future 25:09

10M ago25:09

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On Feb. 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that will likely determine if Donald Trump is eligible for office following the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify him from the state’s ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Marc and Paige break down the central questions in this case and give an update o…

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Could Trump Be Kicked off the Ballot? 32:50

12M ago32:50

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Over 20 lawsuits are using the 14th Amendment to challenge former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to serve a second term in office due to his involvement in the January 6th Insurrection. Marc and Paige explain what these lawsuits are doing, the issues they face and when a decision might come on the issue. For a transcript of this episode, plea…

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The GOP is Full of Cowards and Liars with Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett 35:35

12M ago35:35

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Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins Marc to discuss voter suppression in Texas, the cowardice of Republicans to stand up for democracy and what gives her hope. Plus, her thoughts on George Santos’ expulsion from Congress. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com. Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠ -⁠P…

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The 8th Circuit’s Attack on the Voting Rights Act 23:47

12M ago23:47

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Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was having a good year — until the 8th Circuit ruled that there’s no private right of action under the statute. Marc and Paige break down that the 8th Circuit’s decision means, new threats facing the Voting Rights Act and a group of new lawsuits seeking to protect ballot access using lesser-known parts of the land…

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